Activities at Harton Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Marius Sidoriuc
Hi, my name is Marius, I am the activities coordinator here at Harton Grange. I joined Barchester's family in 2021, as I found their approach and standards on dementia very interesting. Since early 2022 I work for Barchester as both activities coordinator and care assistant. In 2018, I started my journey in health and social care as a care assistant and very soon after, I completed courses on dementia and activities (NAPA, level 2) and I worked as both activities coordinator and care assistant in Kent. I'm also an apprentice in health and social care. I've met some amazing people that have guided my understanding of dementia.
The most important thing for me is to see our residents achieving a meaningful raison d'etre, living as they like and to benefit from a range of activities starting from Namaste to reminiscing and spiritual needs (such as praying or listening to hymns), art and craft, armchair exercises, music therapy or finger nail pamper sessions.
I like to acknowledge that I am working as a part of a whole team, including the fantastic management, hospitality and maintenance departments, promoting a person centred approach for each resident and we are glad to know each persons preferences and abilities in order to plan how the day will look with them. One way we are able to do this is through our residents' and family' meetings where we try to let everyone have their say about the way they want to live and the activities they take part in.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Harton Grange Care Home
The Good Ol' Days
Residents enjoyed an afternoon with the children from a local school talking about fashion of days gone by.
Christmas Treats
Our residents have enjoyed Christmas events this year. Firstly, we were invited for Christmas lunch at a local School and even met Santa!
We were also treated to a visit from some local school children who came to the home to sing some beautiful Christmas songs and we couldn't help join in with the singing.
Beamish Living Museum
Residents enjoyed a “step back in time” to the 1940s Orchard at the Beamish Living Museum. We tasted homemade bread that was baked on an open fire, played games from the past and sang Christmas songs around the piano.
Christmas Creations
Residents enjoyed an afternoon making Christmas calenders to give as gifts to their families. There were lots of Santa & reindeer stickers, which made their creations looks very festive.
Meeting the Reindeer
Residents enjoyed a day out at a local garden centre to see the Christmas mas lights and decorations, and we met the most beautiful reindeer.
2018 Barchester Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a National Winner in the Community Engagement category at the 2018 Barchester Care Awards.
This award recognises the contribution made by an individual or a team to establish their home as a part of their local community.
Well done to everyone who has made this possible!
